PAINT COLOUR CODES - COLOURS PERMITTED
AT GOWRIE FARM

It is of concern to the Review Committee that colour variations are taking place on the exterior walls of houses at Gowrie Farm. The exterior of homes must be painted with Plascon and/or Dekade paints only. Details of the colours to be used are also available at the Club House.

Prior to commencing painting, a letter must be written to the Review Committee, advising what colour is to be used. This is to be approved by the Review Committee. In addition to this, a swatch of 6 square metres must be painted onto the wall of the house, to be checked by a representative of the Review Committee. Whilst the Review Committee understands that this places an additional burden on the owners, there is concern with the overall impact the colour variations are having on the development as a whole.

Plascon Paints have prepared four colours which are the only colours that may be used on the exterior walls at Gowrie Farm.  These are:

Abbey Stone - Code:   Y5-D1-4
My Magnolia - Code:   Y4-C2-2
Dry Gold - Code:    Y2-C2-1
Organdy - Code:    Y3-C2-1

We have arranged for Dekade Paints to mix the same colours and these are available as an alternative choice.  Dekade paints may be purchased from Natal Associated Agencies in Pietermaritzburg.  Contact Brian Cobb on 033 394 1233.

When choosing colours for the homes at Gowrie Farm, the Review Committee has been sensitive to the Midlands' landscape and have set out with the intention of minimizing the impact of the houses in the landscape.  It is important that when home owners choose their trim colours, they are sensitive to the impact that these colours will have on the overall effect of the homes at Gowrie Farm.  With this in mind, the following rules are applicable:

Colours of shutters and major verandah details such as posts should be darker than the exterior walls.  White is discouraged on all major features and before it is used, it must be approved by the Gowrie Farm Review Committee (GFRC).

White is permitted on windows, although colours complimentary to the walls, and if possible darker than the walls, are preferred.  In the case of aluminium windows being used, then dark colours are obligatory.  No white aluminum windows or doors will be permitted int the future.  Before choosing colours of the aluminum or metal doors, these colours must be approved by the GFRC.

Garage doors should be painted a dark colour or alternatively, the same colour as the walls in which they hang.  Should they be timber doors, then a natural stain is permitted.

Gutters must be the same colour as the roof on which they are fixed.  Downpipes are to be painted the same colour as the walls on which they are fixed.

Should any home owner have any difficulty in accepting the colours, they are free to contact the GFRC to discuss this matter and to offer suggestions which, if in the view of the GFRC will enhance the Farm, then they will be willing and happy to allow variances from the colour proposals above.